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WM08 ULU

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

121,996 mi
Last recorded121,996 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 ULU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 121,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer sound deadening material inside loose and blocking tail pipe

Fail 16 Feb 2026 121,996 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer sound deadening material inside loose and blocking tail pipe

Pass 10 Feb 2025 116,557 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has repair bandage fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 116,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure mounting bracket and flexi hose bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has repair bandage fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 112,767 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust pipe been bandaged in places

Fail 19 Feb 2024 112,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust pipe been bandaged in places

Fail 30 Jan 2024 112,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,103 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 108,091 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,404 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 103,403 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 92,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 84,907 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 84,907 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 69,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,493 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 50,653 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,105 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,818 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2012

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 12,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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WM08 ULU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 50,567 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM08 ULU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WM08 ULU registered?

WM08 ULU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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